Heritage Christian Middle School
7th & 8th Grade
Heritage Christian School is located in Indianapolis, IN.
The Middle School academic program provides a solid foundation in core subjects while also allowing students to pursue other areas of interest through our elective and advanced course offerings. Our faculty and staff are committed to the discipleship of our middle school students by integrating a biblical worldview into every subject they teach.
Middle School Curriculum Overview
Our focus is on integrating exceptional academics and college readiness with a biblical worldview. Students in grades 7 and 8 at Heritage are offered a rigorous curriculum that uniquely combines academic excellence with spiritual development as teachers integrate biblical principles in the classroom. In addition to the courses listed below, these students are offered a study hall/resource period in their schedule that is to be utilized for working on homework.
Required courses:
Elective course offerings have previously included:
Advanced PE (Strength & Conditioning)
Art (2D, 3D, Ceramics, Mixed Media)
Band
Chapel Band
Choir
Computer Science Essentials
French** (8th grade)
Intro to Engineering Technologies
Jazz Band
Lifetime Wellness
Man & the Myth (Abraham Lincoln)
Orchestra
Spanish** (8th grade)
*Based on academic performance, 7th and 8th grade students are given the opportunity to participate in advanced-level classes in Language, Math, and Science.
**Students can receive high school credit in middle school.
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Fine Arts
At Heritage, the arts are a core part of the curriculum. Middle school students have several fine arts class options to choose from in music, theater, and visual arts.
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Discipleship
In middle school, we teach, mentor, and train our students to lead, serve, and further understand their role in God’s kingdom.
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Athletics
HCS participates as a member of the IHSAA in a variety of sports for middle school student-athletes.
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STEM
At Heritage, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) is an integral part of the academic excellence for which the school is well known. Middle school students have opportunities to participate in a STEM class and other initiatives.
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Robotics
Heritage robotics boasts of several middle school teams. In addition to learning valuable engineering and programming skills, these robotics students focus on innovation, collaboration, project management, and critical thinking skills.
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Educational Support Services
Educational Support Services acknowledges learning differences and provides a variety of programs, intervention strategies, and teaching methods to meet the learning needs and challenges of exceptional children.
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Mock Trial
Middle School students have the opportunity to participate in an 8-week after school Mock Trial club to serve as an introduction to the Mock Trial program.
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Student Council
Middle School Student Council provides an opportunity for students to learn teamwork, servant leadership, and life skills while taking an active role in serving HCS and the community.
Washington DC Trip
The end of a student’s 8th grade year provides an opportunity for students to participate in a class trip to our nation’s capital of Washington, D.C.
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